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Operating Fund Obligations for February Released
HUD has released their explanation of FY17 Operating Fund obligations for February on HUD’s 2017 Subsidy Processing website. The Department is providing an interim proration of approximately 85 percent for the Operating Fund. This proration may change later in the year to reflect the difference in the amount of the actual eligibility for final approved PHA … Continue reading Operating Fund Obligations for February Released
Upcoming NAHRO e-Briefing on HUD Year in Review
On February 7, 2017, NAHRO will present, Moving Forward: A Review of 2016 Regulation and Legislation, part of NAHRO’s Housing Rules!! series. The NAHRO Policy team will discuss many areas that HUD and Congress addressed during 2016 and NAHRO reviewed in detail in NAHRO’s Regulatory and Legislative Year in Review – 2016, which will … Continue reading Upcoming NAHRO e-Briefing on HUD Year in Review
NAHRO’s Call for Session Proposals for the 2017 Summer Conference is Now Open.
NAHRO’s Call for Session Proposals for the 2017 Summer Conference is now open. Share your experience as a housing and community development professional by submitting a session proposal for consideration as a presentation at the 2017 NAHRO Summer Conference in Indianapolis, IN. We are looking for sessions on current and emerging issues, best practices, and … Continue reading NAHRO’s Call for Session Proposals for the 2017 Summer Conference is Now Open.
New Executive Order Mandates Two Regulations Be Identified For Repeal For Every New Regulation Promulgated
On January 30, days after publishing its regulatory freeze memorandum, the new administration published an executive order titled “REDUCING REGULATION AND CONTROLLING REGULATORY COSTS.” The order mandates that “for every one new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for elimination.” For FY 2017, the order directs agencies and executive departments to identify … Continue reading New Executive Order Mandates Two Regulations Be Identified For Repeal For Every New Regulation Promulgated
CBPP Updates Blog Post on The Need for HCV Funding
On January 25, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (the Center) updated a blog post titled “Substantial Funding Boost Needed to Renew Housing Vouchers in 2017.” In its blog post, the Center discusses the need for additional funding for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). NAHRO agrees with the Center … Continue reading CBPP Updates Blog Post on The Need for HCV Funding
Tomorrow: NAHRO e-Briefing – This Just In From Washington
Tomorrow NAHRO will present This Just in from Washington. It’s a new era in Washington; a new Congress and a new Administration will have major impacts on housing and community development programs. Join NAHRO’s Congressional Relations team for an interactive session that will help you navigate the new Congress and its relationship with the new Administration. … Continue reading Tomorrow: NAHRO e-Briefing – This Just In From Washington
NAHRO Releases Regulatory and Legislative Year in Review – 2016
In 2016, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was very busy setting forth new rules and regulations and providing updated notices and guidances on many of the HUD administered affordable housing programs. The year has also been marked by many legislative victories and a few challenges. NAHRO has drafted and compiled this Regulatory and … Continue reading NAHRO Releases Regulatory and Legislative Year in Review – 2016
HUD Publishes Coordinated Entry Requirements for Homeless Assistance Programs
Yesterday, HUD published long-awaited guidance (Notice CPD-17-01) establishing the additional requirements for the development and implementation of a “centralized or coordinated assessment system” (i.e., “coordinated entry” or “coordinated entry process”) for recipients and subrecipients of the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs. The coordinated entry processes are intended to help communities … Continue reading HUD Publishes Coordinated Entry Requirements for Homeless Assistance Programs
Ben Carson Clears Senate Committee
The Senate Committee of Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs voted unanimously to send HUD Secretary-Designate Ben Carson to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote this morning. No word yet on when the full Senate will vote, but check back to the NAHRO Blog for more information once it’s announced.
Regulatory Freeze Memo Issued
On January 20, the Trump Administration issued a “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” memo that applies to all Federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This memo is similar to memos issued by previous administrations as they come into office, and NAHRO had expected this regulatory freeze. Generally, the regulatory freeze … Continue reading Regulatory Freeze Memo Issued